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Aug
18
Fri
2017
Movies & Music in the Park 2017 @ Parfet Park
Aug 18 @ 7:00 pm
Movies and Music in the Park 2017A favorite Golden family summertime event, Movies & Music in the Park has a great line-up of bands and films this year!  As always, admission is free, and food from food trucks will be available for purchase. Music starts at 7 p.m.
Movies start at dusk (generally between 8:30 and 9 p.m.)

August 4:  Karaoke Dance Party and Live DJ/ Sing
August 11:  Wildermiss / Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
August 18:  Kalama Polynesian Dancers / Moana
August 25:  The Moses Jones Band / Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

Food trucks will be available, and feel free to a pack a picnic in the park!

Please remember, all parks are smoke- and vape-free, and alcohol is prohibited.

Aug
19
Sat
2017
Golden Fine Arts Festival 2017 @ Historic Downtown Golden
Aug 19 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Fine Arts FestivalThe 27th Annual Golden Fine Arts Festival, presented by the Golden Chamber of Commerce, is one of the largest and most prestigious juried art shows in the country. The 2-day Festival features over 130 artists from 20 states, including many from Colorado. Artists will be juried in various media categories such as painting, sculpture, jewelry, and photography.

The GFAF has free admission and will include food vendors, live music, locally brewed beer, and free art activities for children. We invite you to join us for this wonderful art show located adjacent to beautiful Clear Creek.

Aug
20
Sun
2017
Golden Fine Arts Festival 2017 @ Historic Downtown Golden
Aug 20 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Fine Arts FestivalThe 27th Annual Golden Fine Arts Festival, presented by the Golden Chamber of Commerce, is one of the largest and most prestigious juried art shows in the country. The 2-day Festival features over 130 artists from 20 states, including many from Colorado. Artists will be juried in various media categories such as painting, sculpture, jewelry, and photography.

The GFAF has free admission and will include food vendors, live music, locally brewed beer, and free art activities for children. We invite you to join us for this wonderful art show located adjacent to beautiful Clear Creek.

Aug
25
Fri
2017
Movies & Music in the Park 2017 @ Parfet Park
Aug 25 @ 7:00 pm
Movies and Music in the Park 2017A favorite Golden family summertime event, Movies & Music in the Park has a great line-up of bands and films this year!  As always, admission is free, and food from food trucks will be available for purchase. Music starts at 7 p.m.
Movies start at dusk (generally between 8:30 and 9 p.m.)

August 4:  Karaoke Dance Party and Live DJ/ Sing
August 11:  Wildermiss / Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
August 18:  Kalama Polynesian Dancers / Moana
August 25:  The Moses Jones Band / Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

Food trucks will be available, and feel free to a pack a picnic in the park!

Please remember, all parks are smoke- and vape-free, and alcohol is prohibited.

Sep
1
Fri
2017
Chamber of Commerce First Fridays @ Parfet Park
Sep 1 @ 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm

First Fridays 2017 SeptemberBring a lawn chair or blanket to Parfet Park this Friday and join friends, family, and neighbors dancing on the lawn to the music of local band, Superpop, while enjoying draft beer and wine, and food from Old Capitol Grill & Smokehouse and Hot Diggity Dogs. In addition to music and food, a giant Jenga game will be on hand for the daring, as well as free face painting and corn toss games.

Sep
9
Sat
2017
Golden Sidewalk Sale
Sep 9 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Golden Sidewalk SaleEnjoy bargains galore during this one-day sidewalk sale! Golden’s downtown shopping has transformed into a hip collection of outdoor gear shops, one-of-a-kind fashions, jewelry, art, Southwest designs, clothing boutiques and more. Come and enjoy great deals, fashion and refreshments.

Fall is the perfect season to browse bargains with friends while strolling casually through beautiful Golden.

Sep
24
Sun
2017
Golden Gallop 2017 @ Parfet Park
Sep 24 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Golden GallopOn Sunday, September 24, 2017 Golden’s biggest annual race will take place for the 12th year running! Starting again beneath the City’s famous ‘Welcome’ arch, right in the center of historic downtown Golden, and finishing in Parfet Park beside Clear Creek, the Golden Gallop will lead its runners on 5k and 10k loops followed by the Kid’s Fun Run.

Learn more and register today!

Oct
1
Sun
2017
8th Annual Coyote Classic 5K & 1 Mile Run @ Shelton Elementary School
Oct 1 @ 8:30 am

Coyote ClassicLooking for a fun run for the entire family? Don’t miss the 8th annual Coyote 5K Classic and 1 mile fun run on Sunday, October 1 in Golden, CO at 8:30 am. All proceeds benefit Shelton elementary school.

The 5k course is nestled next to Apex open space and has stunning views of Golden’s Table Mountains and Boulder’s Flatirons. The 5k starts and finishes at Shelton Elementary in Golden, CO. The course is hilly and challenging but will reward you with beautiful views. The 1-mile fun run will take place on Shelton Elementary school field and nearby park and bike trail.

GoFarm Harvest Dinner @ Parfet Park
Oct 1 @ 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm

Go Farm Golden Farming CooperativeEnjoy a delicious four-course meal made with ingredients from our local farming partners and prepared in collaboration with local chefs and restaurateurs.

The event happens in Parfet Park from 4 to 6:30 p.m. There is a suggested donation of $100 per seat or $800 per table. Learn more and register at www.gofarmcoop.org/events.

Oct
6
Fri
2017
Black & White Night at GHM @ Golden History Museum
Oct 6 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Black & White NightCelebrate Golden History Museum with delicious food from the Old Capitol Grill & Smokehouse, cocktails and entertainment at the annual Black & White Night event. Normally, Black & White Night coincides with the opening of a new exhibit, but this year, we’ll be giving a fond send off to three exhibits as we prepare for renovation construction at the museum. Get a glimpse of construction plans, discover newly acquired artifacts, and join the excitement as we prepare to undergo a complete transformation of the Museum!

Dress to impress in your best black and white finery! Purchase your tickets in advance at www.goldenhistory.org/BWN. Tickets are $75 individual or $140 for a pair.

COG Mesa

 Golden has 402 acres of open space
and maintains 253 acres of parks right within the city itself.

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